Jun 02 2024 66 mins
As a dancer, have you ever wondered about the significance of the clothes on your back? For most, the selection of brands and gear is a deliberate choice, a conscious decision shaping their dance journey. A notable name in this arena is SMK Dancewear, a label bearing the imprint of its founder and designer, Sandra Meynier Kang. The brand's ethos revolves around eco-friendly textiles, zero waste production, and a vegan, locally made product range.
Sandra Meynier Kang, is a French native who has followed a unique path in both the fashion world and rhythmic gymnastics. Her journey intertwines her passions for rhythmic gymnastics, design and ethical fashion based on eco-friendly and upcycled textiles and accessories. She graduated in 2008 from Atelier Chardon Savard, a French fashion design school based in Paris, and in 2010 she moved to Seoul as a fashion commercial agent to work for a few designer brands before creating her dancewear brand in 2017.
Kickstarting a brand new season and month of Dance Fashion, this episode delves into dancewear industry, unraveling its trials and triumphs. From collaborations and fashion expos to navigating the establishment of a dancewear brand in an unfamiliar country. Ready to discover the designer within you? Join us as we foreground dance in the background!
Soundtracks:
- Birds - Tyler Twombly
- Poison Ivy Yard Work - Uncle Milk
- The Sunshine - DayFox
- Rio Fresh - DayFox
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